The nurse doing health teaching places highest priority on ensuring that clients in which of the following age groups are aware of the need for sufficient folic acid in the diet?

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Young women require sufficient folic acid in their diet to prevent birth defects in their future children. Folic acid intake is particularly important during the early weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. Therefore, young women should be educated on the importance of folic acid intake before and during pregnancy.

The Nurse Doing Health Teaching Places Highest Priority on Ensuring